At this point,the system is about as balanced as any stereo I’ve listened to in the last 30 years.It wouldn’t have been possible without the help of both Paul Wakeen and Dave Hallquist of Stillpoint fame.Both of which I’m quite grateful to for all of their knowledge,helpfulness,and understanding.I can honestly say this set-up is the most detailed,transparent,and the most pin point imaging I can remember hearing ever.
John, I didn't know about the SA shelf story. I do know that mine is made of some kind of MDF and other material, it is definitely not corian. I am just talking about the top shelf, the other shelf is a simple MDF piece painted black...not that impressive. I am looking for shelving made from bamboo, which is what Grand Prix is now using, and is reported to be excellent. Not easy to source bamboo shelving though...which is why I am still looking.
I see you use the same Sound Anchor Component stand as I do. How does this stand compare to your much newer Stillpoints LLC ESS rack? In the day, there was nothing better than the Sound Anchor, today i still like what it can do, but I suspect it can be bettered. ( at a price).